Into the Nature: Cycles, Habitats & Elements of Place--exhibit at the Hudgens Center

My art work is included in an exhibit opening on May 22 at the Hudgens Center for Arts and Learning, Duluth, Georgia.  Angela Nichols, the curator, is bringing together works of seven fiber artists.  Each is inspired by the physical world to create works in many styles and materials.  My tapestries and works on paper will be featured as a solo component showing in the Kistner Atrium Gallery.

Link to more about this on the Hudgens Center website is here.

Yesterday my pieces were picked up and delivered to the Center.  What a challenge to get them off the walls and wrapped up for the ride in a rental van!  I sent twenty-three tapestries and about 40 works on paper for Angela to select from for exhibit.  Although not all pieces will likely fit into the atrium gallery, I know she'll display as many as possible.

A reception for the exhibit will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 2-4 pm.  There is a Hudgens Center member outing planned to visit my studio in Dahlonega on Monday, June 11.  And then I'll be at the Center on Saturday, June 23 to demonstrate weaving during Family Day from 11 am to 1 pm; I'll plan at least one other demonstration during the exhibition at a date still to be determined.

Next up?  A retreat of Tapestry Weavers South members is coming soon at St. Simon's in south Georgia.  This will be the second version of what seems to be becoming an annual event.  We were there last year and had a great time.  I wrote a little about last year's retreat at this blog post.  Lots of sharing and weaving and discussions about all things tapestry will take place.  The week after that I'll be going to John Campbell Folk School to teach a class and I'm really looking forward to it.  In the class we'll be looking at nature and finding ways to interpret what we find in tapestry. The Folk School at this time of year will hold many visual treasures to inspire.

Now... today... some dyeing and weaving are on my schedule!  After a visit to the local farmers' market to see what I can find.  I love spring!